European Renaissance
00:00 - 04:50
4m 50s

John Green explains the Renaissance movement with a particular emphasis on Greek and Roman influences. He indicates that the Renaissance was a period in which many innovations were made in art, architecture, science, and literature. Religious inspiration was at the center of most work.

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